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This weekend (13th December) Legendary Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson, who is the International Patron of the Blake Cottage Trust (BCT), visited the small cottage in Felpham where iconic poet, printer, artist and visionary William Blake (1757-1827) lived (1800-1803). I
December 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This weekend (13th December) Legendary Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson, who is the International Patron of the Blake Cottage Trust (BCT), visited the small cottage in Felpham where iconic poet, printer, artist and visionary William Blake (1757-1827) lived (1800-1803). I
Several hundred adults, young people, and children packed into St Mary’s Church, Felpham on the 5th of December.
The church rang with bell-ringing, school choirs, and community cheer, all under the inspirational gaze of Blake’s Angel, just as he sketched it during his time here.
The church rang with bell-ringing, school choirs, and community cheer, all under the inspirational gaze of Blake’s Angel, just as he sketched it during his time here.
December 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Several hundred adults, young people, and children packed into St Mary’s Church, Felpham on the 5th of December.
The church rang with bell-ringing, school choirs, and community cheer, all under the inspirational gaze of Blake’s Angel, just as he sketched it during his time here.
The church rang with bell-ringing, school choirs, and community cheer, all under the inspirational gaze of Blake’s Angel, just as he sketched it during his time here.
Poetry is really alive and well. Trustee Irene Campbell organised a poetry competition in Bognor
top three awards
1 John Parsons for Beyond the Urizen by Galdor se Scop
2 Jill Palmer for Blake’s Bognor Vision
3 Mary Halpin for Sweet Felpham
#bognorregis #nlhf #historicengland #arundistrictcouncil
top three awards
1 John Parsons for Beyond the Urizen by Galdor se Scop
2 Jill Palmer for Blake’s Bognor Vision
3 Mary Halpin for Sweet Felpham
#bognorregis #nlhf #historicengland #arundistrictcouncil
December 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Poetry is really alive and well. Trustee Irene Campbell organised a poetry competition in Bognor
top three awards
1 John Parsons for Beyond the Urizen by Galdor se Scop
2 Jill Palmer for Blake’s Bognor Vision
3 Mary Halpin for Sweet Felpham
#bognorregis #nlhf #historicengland #arundistrictcouncil
top three awards
1 John Parsons for Beyond the Urizen by Galdor se Scop
2 Jill Palmer for Blake’s Bognor Vision
3 Mary Halpin for Sweet Felpham
#bognorregis #nlhf #historicengland #arundistrictcouncil
English comedian and poetry podcast presenter Frank Skinner visited the cottage yesterday with chair Doug Nicholls and Blake Society Treasurer Roger Burston. A poetry lover, Frank Skinner was thrilled to get into the house where Blake penned down so many beautiful poems and wrote his late prophecies
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
English comedian and poetry podcast presenter Frank Skinner visited the cottage yesterday with chair Doug Nicholls and Blake Society Treasurer Roger Burston. A poetry lover, Frank Skinner was thrilled to get into the house where Blake penned down so many beautiful poems and wrote his late prophecies
✨ *A Celebration of William Blake* ✨
**Wed 3 Dec | 6:30–8 PM**
📍 Bognor Regis Library
🎟 **Free tickets** — book via Bognor Regis Library
📞 01243 382470
**Wed 3 Dec | 6:30–8 PM**
📍 Bognor Regis Library
🎟 **Free tickets** — book via Bognor Regis Library
📞 01243 382470
November 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
✨ *A Celebration of William Blake* ✨
**Wed 3 Dec | 6:30–8 PM**
📍 Bognor Regis Library
🎟 **Free tickets** — book via Bognor Regis Library
📞 01243 382470
**Wed 3 Dec | 6:30–8 PM**
📍 Bognor Regis Library
🎟 **Free tickets** — book via Bognor Regis Library
📞 01243 382470
The Blake Cottage Trust is delighted to announce that we are finally restoring the cottage to the form that William and Catherine Blake would have known.
To complete this restoration, we need your support. Please consider donating to the Blake Cottage Trust.
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
To complete this restoration, we need your support. Please consider donating to the Blake Cottage Trust.
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
November 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The Blake Cottage Trust is delighted to announce that we are finally restoring the cottage to the form that William and Catherine Blake would have known.
To complete this restoration, we need your support. Please consider donating to the Blake Cottage Trust.
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
To complete this restoration, we need your support. Please consider donating to the Blake Cottage Trust.
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
Blake Cottage Meeting — 6 November 2025 ✨
📍 St Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, PO22 7NU
🕖 7:00 PM
Come join the discussion and help us write the next chapter of Blake Cottage
#williamblake #williamblakeart #felpham #bognorregis #nlhf #historicengland #historicbuildings #arundistrictcouncil
📍 St Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, PO22 7NU
🕖 7:00 PM
Come join the discussion and help us write the next chapter of Blake Cottage
#williamblake #williamblakeart #felpham #bognorregis #nlhf #historicengland #historicbuildings #arundistrictcouncil
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Blake Cottage Meeting — 6 November 2025 ✨
📍 St Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, PO22 7NU
🕖 7:00 PM
Come join the discussion and help us write the next chapter of Blake Cottage
#williamblake #williamblakeart #felpham #bognorregis #nlhf #historicengland #historicbuildings #arundistrictcouncil
📍 St Mary’s Centre, Grassmere Close, PO22 7NU
🕖 7:00 PM
Come join the discussion and help us write the next chapter of Blake Cottage
#williamblake #williamblakeart #felpham #bognorregis #nlhf #historicengland #historicbuildings #arundistrictcouncil
Attention all poets and budding poets!
A poetry competition with a local focus.
"In the footsteps of William Blake"
Write a poem no longer than 500 words.
The short listed topics entries will be presented at a Blake Event at Bognor Regis Library at 6.30pm on 3rd December. More details to follow.
A poetry competition with a local focus.
"In the footsteps of William Blake"
Write a poem no longer than 500 words.
The short listed topics entries will be presented at a Blake Event at Bognor Regis Library at 6.30pm on 3rd December. More details to follow.
October 11, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Attention all poets and budding poets!
A poetry competition with a local focus.
"In the footsteps of William Blake"
Write a poem no longer than 500 words.
The short listed topics entries will be presented at a Blake Event at Bognor Regis Library at 6.30pm on 3rd December. More details to follow.
A poetry competition with a local focus.
"In the footsteps of William Blake"
Write a poem no longer than 500 words.
The short listed topics entries will be presented at a Blake Event at Bognor Regis Library at 6.30pm on 3rd December. More details to follow.
This is our first Heritage Open Day!
Today we had a wonderful tour at the Blake Cottage. Guided by Nick Tyson, it was a great opportunity to show the public and the local community the repairs underway and give a bit of context about the Blakes seaside home.
Today we had a wonderful tour at the Blake Cottage. Guided by Nick Tyson, it was a great opportunity to show the public and the local community the repairs underway and give a bit of context about the Blakes seaside home.
September 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This is our first Heritage Open Day!
Today we had a wonderful tour at the Blake Cottage. Guided by Nick Tyson, it was a great opportunity to show the public and the local community the repairs underway and give a bit of context about the Blakes seaside home.
Today we had a wonderful tour at the Blake Cottage. Guided by Nick Tyson, it was a great opportunity to show the public and the local community the repairs underway and give a bit of context about the Blakes seaside home.
New thatch is finally in place!
The cottage roof, rafters and masonry exude quality craftsmanship. There's more renovation work on the way, but it's definitely time to celebrate this great achievement. The cottage is now safe and there's no longer risk of collapse!
The cottage roof, rafters and masonry exude quality craftsmanship. There's more renovation work on the way, but it's definitely time to celebrate this great achievement. The cottage is now safe and there's no longer risk of collapse!
September 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
New thatch is finally in place!
The cottage roof, rafters and masonry exude quality craftsmanship. There's more renovation work on the way, but it's definitely time to celebrate this great achievement. The cottage is now safe and there's no longer risk of collapse!
The cottage roof, rafters and masonry exude quality craftsmanship. There's more renovation work on the way, but it's definitely time to celebrate this great achievement. The cottage is now safe and there's no longer risk of collapse!
Blakefest 2025 celebrates visionary poet William Blake on 27–28 September in Felpham and Bognor Regis.
Events include theatrical performances, guided walks, and live music, starting near Blake’s restored cottage.
Visit the website for further details: blakefest.co.uk
Events include theatrical performances, guided walks, and live music, starting near Blake’s restored cottage.
Visit the website for further details: blakefest.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Blakefest 2025 celebrates visionary poet William Blake on 27–28 September in Felpham and Bognor Regis.
Events include theatrical performances, guided walks, and live music, starting near Blake’s restored cottage.
Visit the website for further details: blakefest.co.uk
Events include theatrical performances, guided walks, and live music, starting near Blake’s restored cottage.
Visit the website for further details: blakefest.co.uk
The Tatching Operation has started!!!
Yesterday the master thatcher started laying out the thatch and the work is progressing at an incredibly fast pace! We are getting there!
Please help the Blake Cottage Trust to restore The Blakes’ most beloved home
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
Yesterday the master thatcher started laying out the thatch and the work is progressing at an incredibly fast pace! We are getting there!
Please help the Blake Cottage Trust to restore The Blakes’ most beloved home
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
August 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The Tatching Operation has started!!!
Yesterday the master thatcher started laying out the thatch and the work is progressing at an incredibly fast pace! We are getting there!
Please help the Blake Cottage Trust to restore The Blakes’ most beloved home
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
Yesterday the master thatcher started laying out the thatch and the work is progressing at an incredibly fast pace! We are getting there!
Please help the Blake Cottage Trust to restore The Blakes’ most beloved home
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
An exciting update: Scaffolding is now being lowered to the eaves for the thatcher to access and lay thatch. We're getting there! Please help the Blake Cottage Trust to restore Blake's most beloved home. Please use the link below to donate. Every penny counts
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
August 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
An exciting update: Scaffolding is now being lowered to the eaves for the thatcher to access and lay thatch. We're getting there! Please help the Blake Cottage Trust to restore Blake's most beloved home. Please use the link below to donate. Every penny counts
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
“William Blake passed from death to an immortal life on the 12th of August 1827, being in his sixty-ninth year.” Frederick Tatham
Help the Blake Cottage Trust to open the Cottage in time to celebrate the bicentennial of Blake's death, in 2027!
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
Help the Blake Cottage Trust to open the Cottage in time to celebrate the bicentennial of Blake's death, in 2027!
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
August 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
“William Blake passed from death to an immortal life on the 12th of August 1827, being in his sixty-ninth year.” Frederick Tatham
Help the Blake Cottage Trust to open the Cottage in time to celebrate the bicentennial of Blake's death, in 2027!
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
Help the Blake Cottage Trust to open the Cottage in time to celebrate the bicentennial of Blake's death, in 2027!
www.justgiving.com/charity/blak...
Last week The Blake Cottage Trust was invited to attend a private view of some Blake's precious manuscripts at the British Library. Amongst the works carefully kept in their collection are The Notebook, Tiriel, Vala, and many letters.
July 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Last week The Blake Cottage Trust was invited to attend a private view of some Blake's precious manuscripts at the British Library. Amongst the works carefully kept in their collection are The Notebook, Tiriel, Vala, and many letters.
Happy 99th birthday, Allen Ginsberg! Here is a picture of one of Blake Cottage's most illustrious visitors 🎂
June 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Happy 99th birthday, Allen Ginsberg! Here is a picture of one of Blake Cottage's most illustrious visitors 🎂
The Blake Cottage Trust is pleased to be able to offer some paid consultancies to assist with our work. Please visit the link below to see how to apply.
www.blakecottage.org/contracts
www.blakecottage.org/contracts
May 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Blake Cottage Trust is pleased to be able to offer some paid consultancies to assist with our work. Please visit the link below to see how to apply.
www.blakecottage.org/contracts
www.blakecottage.org/contracts
Blake Cottage Trust needs an urgent injection of £16,500 to undertake essential building and garden investigation work.
Donations can be best made by using the Justgiving platform: www.justgiving.com/blake-cottage
Donations can be best made by using the Justgiving platform: www.justgiving.com/blake-cottage
May 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Blake Cottage Trust needs an urgent injection of £16,500 to undertake essential building and garden investigation work.
Donations can be best made by using the Justgiving platform: www.justgiving.com/blake-cottage
Donations can be best made by using the Justgiving platform: www.justgiving.com/blake-cottage
Maurice Sendak, renowned for his contributions to children’s literature as a writer and illustrator, was also a dedicated art collector.
Sendak owned at least 10 works by Blake, and they will be auctioned by Christie's from May 29 to June 12.
To see the items:
www.christies.com/en/auction/m...
Sendak owned at least 10 works by Blake, and they will be auctioned by Christie's from May 29 to June 12.
To see the items:
www.christies.com/en/auction/m...
May 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Maurice Sendak, renowned for his contributions to children’s literature as a writer and illustrator, was also a dedicated art collector.
Sendak owned at least 10 works by Blake, and they will be auctioned by Christie's from May 29 to June 12.
To see the items:
www.christies.com/en/auction/m...
Sendak owned at least 10 works by Blake, and they will be auctioned by Christie's from May 29 to June 12.
To see the items:
www.christies.com/en/auction/m...
Join the Blake Cottage Trust and the FVCS History group in the VE day 80th Anniversary at the Memorial Hall, Felpham! It's a full day of activities and art performances open to the community. We hope to see you there.
April 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Join the Blake Cottage Trust and the FVCS History group in the VE day 80th Anniversary at the Memorial Hall, Felpham! It's a full day of activities and art performances open to the community. We hope to see you there.
The Blake Cottage Trust is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a £243,954 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support essential conservation and planning efforts for Blake’s Cottage, in Felpham, the historic Sussex home of visionary poet and artist William Blake.
April 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The Blake Cottage Trust is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a £243,954 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support essential conservation and planning efforts for Blake’s Cottage, in Felpham, the historic Sussex home of visionary poet and artist William Blake.
Buy Blake-inspired ceramics and help the Blake Cottage Trust!
There are 4 plates for sale produced by the artist Diane Eagle. The cost for each plate is £110 of which £100 will go to The Blake Cottage Trust. The price includes postage (UK). For overseas purchases, check the conditions.
23x2.5 cm
There are 4 plates for sale produced by the artist Diane Eagle. The cost for each plate is £110 of which £100 will go to The Blake Cottage Trust. The price includes postage (UK). For overseas purchases, check the conditions.
23x2.5 cm
March 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Buy Blake-inspired ceramics and help the Blake Cottage Trust!
There are 4 plates for sale produced by the artist Diane Eagle. The cost for each plate is £110 of which £100 will go to The Blake Cottage Trust. The price includes postage (UK). For overseas purchases, check the conditions.
23x2.5 cm
There are 4 plates for sale produced by the artist Diane Eagle. The cost for each plate is £110 of which £100 will go to The Blake Cottage Trust. The price includes postage (UK). For overseas purchases, check the conditions.
23x2.5 cm
Today at 5:30 GMT the trustee of the Blake Cottage Trust Camila Oliveira will talk about her research on the translation of Jerusalem and biblical intertextuality. To join the event, please write to [email protected]
March 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Today at 5:30 GMT the trustee of the Blake Cottage Trust Camila Oliveira will talk about her research on the translation of Jerusalem and biblical intertextuality. To join the event, please write to [email protected]
In recognition of all the charities who work to support Arts and Culture, the first Movement for Good Prize Draw of the new year is approaching is giving £1,000 for the winner.
To nominate The Blake Cottage Trust, click on the link below.
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To nominate The Blake Cottage Trust, click on the link below.
secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/s...
January 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
In recognition of all the charities who work to support Arts and Culture, the first Movement for Good Prize Draw of the new year is approaching is giving £1,000 for the winner.
To nominate The Blake Cottage Trust, click on the link below.
secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/s...
To nominate The Blake Cottage Trust, click on the link below.
secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/s...
Yesterday Doug Nicholls (Chair), Sharyn Wortman (Trustee) and Josh Howard- Saunders of blam.uk presented our proposal to build a working replica of Blake’s printing press for the cottage. We have been shortlisted for The Worshipful Company of Tinplate and Wire Workers annual prize.🧶
January 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Yesterday Doug Nicholls (Chair), Sharyn Wortman (Trustee) and Josh Howard- Saunders of blam.uk presented our proposal to build a working replica of Blake’s printing press for the cottage. We have been shortlisted for The Worshipful Company of Tinplate and Wire Workers annual prize.🧶